Civil Engineer - Maritime Ports

Maritime Ports Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Paducah, KY

Come grow with us! Bacon Farmer Workman is seeking a maritime ports civil engineer/project manager where this role plays a vital part in expanding our waterways market primarily on the inland rivers across the continental United States and some blue water developments. Engage in master planning of developing ports, provide insight to existing riverports to update and expand their infrastructure, and lead multidisciplinary design projects, with the capability to perform and review design deliverables in partnership with our CAD team. Assist in business development efforts with new client relations by delivering technical expertise specific to maritime ports.

BFW/Marcum is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our employees are uniquely talented and strive to be the best in their field. By nurturing the curiosity and talent of our employees, we provide them with the tools for success both personally and professionally, enabling each individual to determine the trajectory of their career.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with the Civil team to provide bidding, procurement, and construction processes for port projects
• Serve as the technical ports lead within the Civil team to create deliverables, master planning, project quantities, timelines, schedules, and cost estimation within technical memorandums and reports
• Work within a team or independently to develop relationships with clients and provide technical port or maritime presentations on projects
• Assist in business development efforts and client relations
• Perform and review design deliverables in partnership with design team

Benefits: 

• Medical Insurance 
• Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage employer paid)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000
• Additional Life Insurance available for employees and dependents 
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance available 
• Company Match 401k program
• Health Savings Account(HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth including tuition reimbursement

Education/Experience:

• Civil or Mechanical Bachelors’ Degree from an ABET- accredited college or university or related BS degree
• 5-8 years in Port or Maritime Experience

• Working knowledge on design and coordination of grading, water distribution, sanitary systems, stormwater, conveyance, joint reinforced concrete, and rail design as it relates to public, private, and commercial riverports
• Working knowledge on design and coordination of grading, water distribution, sanitary systems, stormwater, conveyance, joint reinforced concrete, and rail design as it relates to public, private, and commercial riverports
• Experience in designing and master planning for developing new & existing waterways ports and infrastructure

Job Type: 

• Full-time

Physical Requirements

This employee will be required to communicate and converse with other employees, maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting), move/traverse, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods. This position must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities and carry out physical demands of the job out on Port and construction sites. Additionally, employee will need to operate a company-owned vehicle. 

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Applicant understands the position they are applying for is an at-will position meaning that either Employer or Employee may terminate our relationship at any time, with or without cause except as required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or duration. Applicant understands that no supervisor or representative of Employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied written or oral agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are invalid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer’s chief executive officer.

Applicant understands and acknowledges that if they are hired, they will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 form for this purpose. 

BFW & Marcum are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers, committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis.